Ranked among Chevrolet's first truly modern light-duty trucks, the 1940-series vehicles offered more of everything – more comfort, more style, and more utility – than ever before. Unfortunately, precious few of these handsome workhorses survived today. This outstanding professionally-built example has been featured is numerous magazines and marks an exciting opportunity to own and enjoy this timeless classic today.

Outstanding power is delivered by a 383 cubic-inch stroker V8 based on an LT-1 engine topped by a set of aluminum cylinder heads, hooked to a GM 700R4 overdrive automatic transmission that drives a 3.73:1 Gear Ford 9-inch rear end. Goodies include Street & Performance valve covers, a serpentine pulley kit, A/C, power-steering, wiring harness, coolant overflow tank, and spark-plug wire separators. Exhaust is ejected through a set of Sanderson headers feeding a stainless-steel 2 ½-inch exhaust system with Edelbrock mufflers. Cooling is handled by a Be Cool radiator and electric fan.

The Chevy's suspension is thoroughly modernized, beginning with a boxed frame with hidden stainless-steel brake and fuel lines. A 5–inch Heidt's cross member, 2-inch dropped spindles, and Ridetech air bags and controls provide a wicked stance up front. The rear leaf-spring suspension is by Chassis Engineering and braking was vastly improved with a set of MP Brakes comprising 9-inch discs up front and drums out back. Fuel is delivered via a fuel tank provided by Tanks.

Finished in House of Kolor Blue Blood Red paint, the Chevy features numerous subtle modifications. Among them is a Pro Pick cargo bed, smoothed tailgate, and tonneau cover. The cargo bed features a White Pine wood-floor kit and stainless metal strips.

Krist Kustom Interiors beautifully retrimmed the interior in Cadillac Taupe leather and matching carpets. Dakota digital gauges, Ididit chrome steering column, Vintage Air A/C, Ball's power windows, a Ron Francis wiring harness, Lokar shifter, and CD stereo are among the many excellent updates. Rolling stock is provided by a set of Boyd Coddington 'New Wave' wheels measuring 17 inches front and 18 inches at the rear, mounted on Toyo tires. An outstanding professional build, this '40 Chevy is ready to roll!

Only 1,515 Miles Since Built

Documentation - 2 Large Binders with Pictures and Receipts of the Restoration and a June 2008 copy of Street Rodder Magazine featuring the build are included in the purchase.

Description

Ranked among Chevrolet's first truly modern light-duty trucks, the 1940-series vehicles offered more of everything – more comfort, more style, and more utility – than ever before. Unfortunately, precious few of these handsome workhorses survived today. This outstanding professionally-built example has been featured is numerous magazines and marks an exciting opportunity to own and enjoy this timeless classic today.

Outstanding power is delivered by a 383 cubic-inch stroker V8 based on an LT-1 engine topped by a set of aluminum cylinder heads, hooked to a GM 700R4 overdrive automatic transmission that drives a 3.73:1 Gear Ford 9-inch rear end. Goodies include Street & Performance valve covers, a serpentine pulley kit, A/C, power-steering, wiring harness, coolant overflow tank, and spark-plug wire separators. Exhaust is ejected through a set of Sanderson headers feeding a stainless-steel 2 ½-inch exhaust system with Edelbrock mufflers. Cooling is handled by a Be Cool radiator and electric fan.

The Chevy's suspension is thoroughly modernized, beginning with a boxed frame with hidden stainless-steel brake and fuel lines. A 5–inch Heidt's cross member, 2-inch dropped spindles, and Ridetech air bags and controls provide a wicked stance up front. The rear leaf-spring suspension is by Chassis Engineering and braking was vastly improved with a set of MP Brakes comprising 9-inch discs up front and drums out back. Fuel is delivered via a fuel tank provided by Tanks.

Only 1,515 Miles Since Built

Documentation - 2 Large Binders with Pictures and Receipts of the Restoration and a June 2008 copy of Street Rodder Magazine featuring the build are included in the purchase.

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Mechanics

Professionaly Built -Fuel Injected LT1 383ci Stroker V8 Engine

Aluminum Cylinder Heads

700R4 - 4-Speed Automatic Transmission

Ford 9-inch Rear End w/ 3.73:1 Gear Ratio

Power Steering

“Vintage Air” - Air Conditioning

Power Brakes – Front Disc, Rear Drum

Ridetech Air Ride Suspension & Controls

Street & Performance Valve Covers

Serpentine Pulley Kit

Ron Francis Wiring Harness,

Coolant Overflow Tank,

Spark-Plug Wire Separators

Sanderson Headers

Stainless-Steel 2 ½-inch Exhaust System w/ Edelbrock Mufflers

Be Cool Radiator w/ Electric Fan.

Exterior

House of Kolor Blue Blood Red Paint

Laser Straight Body

Pro Pick Cargo Bed - White Pine Wood-Floor Kit

Smoothed Tailgate

Tonneau Cover

Halogen Headlights

Very Nice Body Gaps

Shaved Door Handles

Stainless Metal Strips

Square Chrome Exhaust Tips

Boxed Frame

Custom Powder Coated Undercarriage

Hidden Stainless-Steel Brake and Fuel Lines

Mustang II Style Front Suspension

Heidt's Cross Member

2-inch Dropped Spindles

Rear Leaf-Spring Suspension by Chassis Engineering

MP Brakes - 9-inch discs up front and drums out back.

Tanks – Fuel Tank

Boyd Coddington “New Wave” 5 Spoke Wheels – 18' Front, 19” Rear

Toyo Tires

Front – 235/45R17

Rear – 255/45ZR18

Interior

Krist Kustom Custom Interior

Custom Door Panels

Leather Bench Seat

Chrome Accents

Leather Wrapped Dashboard

Taupe Leather and Matching Carpets

Dakota Digital Gauges

Ididit Chrome Steering Column

Ball's Power Windows

Lokar shifter

Single Din Radio Head Unit w/ CD Player

Custom Headliner Radio Mount

An outstanding professional build, this '40 Chevy is ready to roll!

Call Tom 7 Days a Week - (248) 974-9513

Financing

Vanguard Motor Sales has a fast and competitive financing process that helps you get you into the classic car of your dreams!